Swim England compliant with new Governance Code for Sport

We are pleased to announce that Swim England is one of 55 national governing bodies that are compliant with the new Code for Sports Governance.

The Code was developed by sport funding bodies Sport England and UK Sport to improve governance structures and ensure greater transparency and diversity in sport.

NGBs that do not comply with the Code will not be eligible to receive public investment.

Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson, said: “The Code for Sports Governance is an important step not just for swimming but for the whole sport sector.

“Swimming is a sport without boundaries which anyone and everyone can enjoy throughout their lives. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels represented, heard and accepted at all levels within our sports.

“This includes our competitions, our learn to swim and talent programmes, and the facilities in which they are delivered. As such, we will be working with all stakeholders to promote the highest standards of conduct and behaviour.

“Standards start at the top and as the national governing for such an inclusive sport, we will ensure that everything we do is as transparent as possible.”

The Code contains important changes to the governance of sport, including:

Greater transparency, enabling participants and fans to better understand the decision-making of those leading their sports

Reforms to board memberships, including at least 25 per cent independent members

Commitments to greater diversity, including at least 30 per cent of each gender on boards

Tighter term limits for board members to ensure a regular renewal of ideas and expertise